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Ferro AGL 2 AutomaticvsSwatch Sistem Meche

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Ferro AGL 2 Automatic

Owners widely praise the Ferro AGL 2 Automatic for its well-executed microbrand design, featuring a color-matched big date complication at 12 o'clock and sandwiched indices with superluminova. The watch is noted for its 42mm brushed stainless steel case, 11mm thickness, double-domed sapphire crystal, and a grippy onion crown with a smooth locking mechanism. It offers 100m water resistance and comes with an Italian leather strap, all powered by a Swiss Ronda 5040B quartz chronograph movement. On balance, owners rate the Ferro AGL 2 Automatic highly for its impressive feature set and finishing at the $200 price point.

Swatch Sistem Meche

Owners widely report the Swatch Sistem Meche's automatic movement is durable, with one owner using theirs roughly for four years without issue. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner noting gains of 1-2 seconds daily when worn, but over 12 seconds when stationary, while another reports -2 seconds/day accuracy, praising it as remarkable for the price. The watch features a 90-hour power reserve, and its transparent case back is admired. However, the Swatch Sistem Meche's sealed, non-serviceable construction is a point of concern for some, who note that Swatch typically replaces rather than services these watches, and that the plastic case can scratch easily. The automatic movement does not hack, and some users report the minute hand takes time to adjust after setting. Overall, owners rate the Swatch Sistem Meche highly for its impressive power reserve and accuracy at its price point, despite concerns about its non-serviceable design.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
AGL 2 Automatic42mm
Sistem Meche42mm
Power Reserve
AGL 2 Automatic
Sistem Meche
Water Resistance
AGL 2 Automatic50m
Sistem Meche30m
MSRP
AGL 2 Automatic$695
Sistem Meche$250

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Sport
Mechanical
Thickness
11mm
13.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
50.6mm
Lug Width
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
30m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$695
$250
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